The so-called "War On Christmas" is getting out of hand, as Salvation Army bell-ringer Kristina Vindiola found out recently in Phoenix, Ariz. She wished a woman "Happy Holidays" as she stood outside Wal-Mart collecting funds for the charity. The stranger responded, "Do you believe in God? You're supposed to say Merry Christmas," and punched her in the arm, reported ABC 15.

The Wal-Mart manager called the police after Vindiola reported the incident, though there was not enough evidence to arrest the accused woman.

Vindiola told ABC 15, "She should've just been happy I said 'Happy Holidays,' but I got hit because I didn't say 'Merry Christmas.'"

The Salvation Army said that it does not specify a greeting for its volunteers to use.

Yeah I'm not a huge fan of the Salvation Army either, but, seriously, how typical is this of how people behave this time of year?
The same ones who talk about being in the Christmas spirit and how this is a time of giving will think nothing of going all GRRR-RAGE!!! on retail slaves and anyone who they feel is participating in the fake "War on Christmas"

Kinda unrelated but I know this girl through a friend of mine and she is a bit religious but overall sweet. She changed her facebook cover picture to some text that said something along the lines of "I don't care if you're offended, I will 'Merry Christmas' the crap out of you!" and I so badly wanted to point out that its usually the Christians that get offended, not the other parties. Hell, it's the "war on christmas", right? Lol.
But I didn't say anything because I'm apparently known as being a shit starter in that group of friends and I don't wanna prove them right.

I personally don't believe in supporting an organization that is anti-gay, but that's still no excuse for punching the bell ringer in the arm. All she did was use what many believe to be a politically correct holiday greeting. I can't believe the woman didn't even get an eyebrow batted at her, hopefully at the very least she was banned from the store!

I'm with Sales Agent Guy: not fond of the Salvation Army right now, but so fucking sick of this "war on Christmas" bullshit. Somebody doesn't know your preferences? They say "Happy Holidays". It covers most things, and the sentiment is pretty clear. Get all over their case because you're CHRISTIAN and want to be greeted with Merry Christmas only? Get over yourself.

I usually let people give me their preferred greeting first. If someone says "Merry Christmas" I'll wish them one as well, if I get a "Happy Holidays" I'll repeat the sentiment back to them. Most of the time I just say "Have a nice day/night", can't offend anyone that way.